1994 Toyota Pickup DX Extra-Cab 4wd review from North America
"One word describes this truck, indestructible"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket failed at 95,000 miles, but this was a warranty issue, so no skin off my back.
The shifter box broke at 160,000, but was a relatively cheap fix (<$200).
Passenger side seat belt can be a pain to put on because it constantly locks.
General comments?
I will never sell this truck. This truck has never stranded me, only requires routine maintenance and is relatively cheap to fix if something ever does go wrong. It still has the original battery, clutch, starter, and other parts that I expected I would need to be replaced by now. It gets decent gas mileage (20mpg), and is great for long road trips. I take this truck over 10 to 12 thousand foot mountain passes frequently, and although it lacks in the power department (keeping your momentum is key), I constantly find myself passing trucks with double the horsepower because of it excellent handling.
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| Best vehicle I have ever had |
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| This car was a great deal and very reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 172500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CRX |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2005 |